Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Antler retention and udder distension as indicators of parturition in free-ranging caribou

  • Reference: Whitten, K. R. 1991. Antler retention and udder distension as indicators of parturition in free-ranging caribou. Pages 170-173 [In] C. Butler, and S. P. Mahoney, editors. Proceedings of the 4th North American Caribou Workshop, 31 October-3 November 1989, St. John's, Newfoundland. Newfoundland and Labrador Wildlife Division, St. John's.
  • Audiences: Scientist, Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Kenneth R. Whitten
  • GMUs or Areas: 25, 26
  • Keywords: Porcupine Caribou Herd, caribou, Rangifer tarandus, calving, antlers, distended udders, parturition rates, fertility
  • Link: http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/home/library/pdfs/wildlife/research_pdfs/antler_retention_udder_distension_parturition_free_ranging_caribou.pdf (PDF)
  • Primary Authors: Kenneth R. Whitten
  • Programs: Wildlife Research
  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
  • Regions: Region III - Interior and Northeastern Alaska, Region V - Arctic and Western Alaska, Statewide
  • Species: Caribou
  • Species Categories: Big Game, Mammals, Ungulates
  • Title: Antler retention and udder distension as indicators of parturition in free-ranging caribou
  • Topics: Research, Physiology
  • Year: 1991

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